Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,Cs

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (CMS: Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)) · Newburyport, MA

  • NPI 1255379103
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
21 Pleasant St
Newburyport, MA 019502619
(508) 843-1801
Mailing address
25 Boston RD
Newbury, MA 019511602

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 23, 2017
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
364SP0809X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #RN169922
Medicaid
MA #110110173A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255379103. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
383
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$27,182
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 157 46 $78
90833 Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 148 38 $59
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 78 41 $79

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 127. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
469
Patients
26
Total drug cost
$14,126
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) Brand 55 15 $2,352
Lorazepam Generic 48 0 $198
Clonazepam Generic 47 0 $324
Lamotrigine Generic 42 0 $833
Alprazolam Generic 37 0 $177
Sertraline Hcl Generic 35 0 $746
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 32 0 $5,456
Trazodone Hcl Generic 31 11 $645
Zolpidem Tartrate Generic 26 0 $86
Citalopram Hbr (Citalopram Hydrobromide) Brand 24 0 $208

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kari Cretella Nickou's medical specialty?
Dr. Kari Cretella Nickou practices Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in Newburyport, MA.
Where does Dr. Kari Cretella Nickou practice?
Dr. Kari Cretella Nickou practices at 21 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA 019502619. Office phone: 5088431801.
What is Dr. Kari Cretella Nickou's NPI?
Dr. Kari Cretella Nickou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255379103, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kari Cretella Nickou accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kari Cretella Nickou accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kari Cretella Nickou commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90833); Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99442). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.